MPA Major Research Papers
Title
Municipal and Developer Success Rates at the Ontario Municipal Board: A London, Ontario Case Study
Date of Award
7-1-2016
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Lyons, Joe
Geographical Areas
London, Ontario
Abstract
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is a quasi-judicial tribunal with the authority to render decisions regarding land-use planning disputes. Using London, Ontario as a case study, this paper attempts to determine if municipalities or developers are generally more successful before the OMB when they are in direct opposition. The research seeks to highlight the underlying reasons why OMB makes its decisions, what it bases its decisions on, and any ramifications this may have for municipalities and developers. Through an extensive literature review, comparisons to other empirical studies of a similar nature, and a carefully selected research design, this paper provides evidence regarding the behaviour of the OMB. The findings reveal that it relies on two dominant factors to make its decisions: quality of planning designs and expert testimony.
Recommended Citation
Scheid, Dan, "Municipal and Developer Success Rates at the Ontario Municipal Board: A London, Ontario Case Study" (2016). MPA Major Research Papers. 149.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/149